The good folks at the DEG, NARAS, and CEA are planning another HRA TechZone event at the International 2015 CES Show in Las Vegas in early January. I was very pleased to be included on a couple of panel sessions and have a 10 x 10 booth in the corner of a ballroom in the Venetian Hotel in 2014. It the first time they put together a program dedicated to High-Resolution Audio and many of the major players in the market were there including HDTracks, iTrax, SuperHiRez, Downloads Now, and Mytek. The press and public got to hear from experts about high-resolution audio and experience it first hand.<\/p>\n
But securing a booth is far more expensive than all of the other shows that I attend…combined. And I’m not allowed to sell software at the show (although I will be offering my new Blu-ray sampler) to offset the hard costs. But I feel I have to be there.<\/p>\n
So once again, I’m reaching out to my readers, customers, and supporters for help in crowdsourcing my way to the second annual TechZone on HRA at the upcoming CES Show. I was extremely gratified by the response last year and extend my sincerest thanks to those that provided virtually all of the booth costs, which came to around $3000. Any amount will be very much appreciated. You can donate via PayPal (mwaldrep@aixmediagroup.com is the account), call me at our toll free number (800)-668-4249, or send a check to 2050 Granville Ave, LA 90025.<\/p>\n
As a premium to those that contribute, I’ll made available a 50% off coupon on anything you want to purchase from AIX Records or download from iTrax.com.<\/p>\n
My goal at the CES TechZone is to promote high-resolution audio without the hype and confusion. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you already know what I’m talking about. If you’re new to RealHD-Audio.com, read a few of the posts, ask for the FREE HD-Audio downloads, and search for the online interviews that I’ve done. Or simply ask a question in the comments below.<\/p>\n
In spite of the spin that dominates the discussion among audiophiles, high-end equipment makers, and various organizations focused on this space, there is a way forward. Failure is not an option. High-resolution music is not yet mainstream nor is it likely to become mainstream. But we can push the industry to abandon “lossy” compressed music downloads and lobby for accurate labeling of music releases. We can educate parties at all stages of the music industry about better fidelity and the production methods necessary to achieve it.<\/p>\n
Here’s my agenda for 2015:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Establish an accurate definition of high-resolution audio – current definitions are a mess and have contributed to additional confusion and customer alienation<\/p>\n
\u2022 Work within the established organizations to adopt the “Hi-Res Audio” logo as offered by the JAS WITH the specifications requiring stringent performance goals for both hardware and software<\/p>\n
\u2022 Expand applicable metadata to include full disclosure of the “provenance” of all tracks offered for sale through high-resolution download sites.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Educate audio professionals in the emerging area of high-resolution audio and the options they have to adhere to the new quality\/fidelity standards<\/p>\n
\u2022 Implement a series of graphic logos that inform customers about the legitimacy of a so-called high-resolution track<\/p>\n
\u2022 Complete and launch the HRABD.com website with information, spectra, and dynamic range data for the roughly 4000 available “high-resolution audio” albums. Expand the database to include actual recordings made using high-resolution equipment.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Work with hardware manufacturers to provide actual high-resolution audio content in order to dramatically impact potential customers with better sound.<\/p>\n
We’re about to enter 2015…let’s see if we can kick it off with a coordinated plan of action for high-resolution audio. It’s not too late.<\/p>\n
Your contribution will help get the message out to the public, to the press, and to industry insiders. Please donate whatever you can. Thanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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